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The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
The Illini Union Bookstore, the official bookstore of the University, houses a variety of products from clothing, memorabilia, textbooks and more. The individual responsible for the robbery by the bookstore in December is charged with 21 years in prison.

Teen responsible for December Illini Union Bookstore robbery is sentenced

By Faith Allendorf, Interim Summer Editor in Chief • May 24, 2022
Members of the Local 73 of the Service Employees International Union strike outside of the Ikenberry Commons on April 29. More than 50% of the Local 73 group has voted to approve a strike authorization due to no progression being made with negotiations with the University.

UI service workers’ union votes to authorize strike over stalled contract negotiations

By Willie Cui, News Editor • May 24, 2022
Junior infielder Branden Comia goes up to bat during the match up against Miami Ohio on May 7. The Illini will begin the Big Ten Tournament in going up against Michigan in the first round on Thursday.

No. 4 Illinois baseball feeling good ahead of matchup against No. 5 Michigan in first round of Big Ten tournament

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • May 24, 2022
Kayla Myers and Amy Thoren, co-founders of The Well Fed Caterpillar, are at their plants sale that took place in the Common Ground Co-Op in Urbana on Saturday. Thoren discusses the importance of native plants for when it comes to water purification, biodiversity and other beneficial environmental factors.

Horticulturist talks native plants in C-U

By Kylie Corral, Summer Managing Editor for Reporting • May 24, 2022
TJ Blakeman, the president of the board of trustees of the Champaign County History Museum, speaks in front of the Prayer for Rain Sculpture on Sunday. The museum has brought back their tours around downtown Champaign featuring a variety of historic sites and landmarks.

Champaign County History Museum explores downtown Champaign 

By Kylie Corral, Summer Managing Editor for Reporting • May 23, 2022
Leah Marlene (middle) joins in a selfie with other American Idol contestants, Noah Thompson and HunterGirl, and judges. Marlene, a Normal, IL native, placed third for the show.

Normal Ill. singer-songwriter places third on ‘American Idol’

By Matt Troher, Interim Features Editor • May 23, 2022
Dr. Maria Alejandra Vitale, professor and researcher at the University of Buenos Aires, speaks at the Foreign Languages Building as a guest speaker on Friday. Dr. Vitale goes in depth of the Argentina’s Archives of Repression that showcases events in relation to the last military dictatorship in Argentina.

Argentinian professor analyzes the rhetoric of dictatorships

By Kylie Corral, Summer Managing Editor for Reporting • May 23, 2022
Opinion | BeReal encapsulates authentic social media

Opinion | BeReal encapsulates authentic social media

By Sanchita Teeka, Columnist • May 23, 2022
Graduate student Olivier Stuart reaches over to pass back the ball during his singles match against Purdue on April 24. Stuart achieved a 9-7 for his singles record this season.

Illinois men’s tennis star Olivier Stuart brings confidence to postseason singles in first round of NCAA Tournament

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • May 23, 2022
Infield/Outfield Cam McDonald swings the bat at the home plate during a match against Maryland on May 7, 2021. McDonald performed a homerun alongside a game winning performance resulting in a 7-4 victory on Saturday during the Big Ten game at Penn State.

Illinois baseball wraps up 2022 regular season with sweep over Penn State

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • May 22, 2022
Illinois women's tennis head coach Evan Clark with sophomore Kate Duong during a short break from Duong's singles match against Illinois State on Feb 6. The Illini finished their season with an overall record of 16-9 and an 8-3 conference record.

‘We can beat anyone on any given day’: Illinois women’s tennis achieves winning season with young team

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • May 22, 2022
Junior outfielder Kelly Ryono runs to the next base during the home game against Penn State on May 7. The Illini are eliminated from the NCAA Tournament following their first round losses to Arizona, 8-3, and Missouri State, 2-0.

Illinois softball exits NCAA Tournament after first round losses to Arizona, Missouri State

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • May 21, 2022
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